Lexmark GENESIS S815 User manual

Genesis S800 Series User's Guide

September 2010 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

4310

Model(s):

VW1, VW2, VW3

Contents

Safety information.............................................................................6

About your printer.............................................................................7

Thank you for choosing this printer!...............................................................................................................................7

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact......................................................................................................7

Finding information about the printer...........................................................................................................................8

Understanding the parts of the printer.......................................................................................................................10

Ordering and replacing supplies...................................................13

Ordering ink cartridges.....................................................................................................................................................13

Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges........................................................................................................................13

Replacing ink cartridges....................................................................................................................................................14

Ordering paper and other supplies..............................................................................................................................15

Recycling Lexmark products...........................................................................................................................................16

Using the printer control panel buttons and menus................17

Using the printer control panel......................................................................................................................................17

Understanding the home screen...................................................................................................................................18

Navigating menus using the touch screen................................................................................................................20

Changing the Power Saver timeout.............................................................................................................................21

Saving paper and energy with Eco-Mode..................................................................................................................21

Resetting to factory settings............................................................................................................................................21

Using the printer software.............................................................22

Minimum system requirements.....................................................................................................................................22

Using the Windows printer software............................................................................................................................22

Using the Macintosh printer software.........................................................................................................................24

Finding and installing optional software....................................................................................................................25

Updating the printer software........................................................................................................................................26

Reinstalling the printer software...................................................................................................................................26

Loading paper and original documents......................................28

Loading paper.......................................................................................................................................................................28

Loading original documents on the scanner glass.................................................................................................31

Loading small media on the scanner glass................................................................................................................32

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Loading thick media on the scanner glass.................................................................................................................33

Saving paper default settings.........................................................................................................................................33

Printing...............................................................................................34

Tips for printing....................................................................................................................................................................34

Printing basic documents.................................................................................................................................................34

Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)......................................................................................................38

Printing specialty documents.........................................................................................................................................42

Working with photos..........................................................................................................................................................45

Managing print jobs...........................................................................................................................................................50

Copying...............................................................................................55

Tips for copying....................................................................................................................................................................55

Making copies.......................................................................................................................................................................55

Copying photos....................................................................................................................................................................56

Copying an ID card..............................................................................................................................................................56

Copying a two-sided document....................................................................................................................................56

Enlarging or reducing images.........................................................................................................................................57

Adjusting copy quality.......................................................................................................................................................57

Making a copy lighter or darker.....................................................................................................................................57

Collating copies using the printer control panel.....................................................................................................58

Repeating an image on one page.................................................................................................................................58

Copying multiple pages on one sheet.........................................................................................................................58

Making a duplex copy........................................................................................................................................................59

Canceling copy jobs...........................................................................................................................................................60

Scanning.............................................................................................61

Tips for scanning..................................................................................................................................................................61

Scanning to a local or network computer..................................................................................................................61

Scanning to a flash drive or memory card..................................................................................................................62

Scanning photos into an editing application............................................................................................................63

Scanning documents into an editing application...................................................................................................64

Scanning directly to e-mail using the printer software.........................................................................................65

Scanning to a PDF...............................................................................................................................................................66

Scanning FAQ.......................................................................................................................................................................66

Canceling scan jobs............................................................................................................................................................67

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E-mailing............................................................................................68

Setting up the printer to e-mail......................................................................................................................................68

Creating an e-mail contact list........................................................................................................................................69

Sending e-mail......................................................................................................................................................................71

Canceling an e-mail............................................................................................................................................................73

Faxing.................................................................................................74

Setting up the printer to fax............................................................................................................................................74

Configuring the fax settings............................................................................................................................................86

Creating a contact list........................................................................................................................................................88

Sending faxes........................................................................................................................................................................89

Receiving faxes.....................................................................................................................................................................91

Faxing FAQ.............................................................................................................................................................................92

Networking........................................................................................99

Installing the printer on a wireless network..............................................................................................................99

Advanced wireless setup................................................................................................................................................104

Networking FAQ................................................................................................................................................................110

Using SmartSolutions....................................................................122

What is SmartSolutions?.................................................................................................................................................122

Creating and customizing printer solutions............................................................................................................123

Maintaining the printer.................................................................125

Maintaining ink cartridges.............................................................................................................................................125

Cleaning the exterior of the printer............................................................................................................................126

Cleaning the scanner glass............................................................................................................................................127

Cleaning the touch screen.............................................................................................................................................127

Troubleshooting.............................................................................128

Before you troubleshoot................................................................................................................................................128

Using the Service Center to solve printer problems............................................................................................128

If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem..................................................................................................128

Setup troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................128

Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................136

Print troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................139

Copy and scan troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................142

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E-mail troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................144

Fax troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................145

Memory card troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................151

Wireless troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................153

Notices..............................................................................................172

Product information.........................................................................................................................................................172

Edition notice.....................................................................................................................................................................172

Power consumption.........................................................................................................................................................176

Index.................................................................................................190

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Safety information

Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

Do not place or use this product near water or wet locations.

Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized

replacements.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To reduce risk of fire, use only the telecommunications (RJ-11) cord provided

with this product or a UL Listed 26 AWG or larger replacement when connecting this product to the public

switched telephone network.

This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific

manufacturer's components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. The manufacturer is not

responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do

not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture

and walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly

for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.

Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The area behind the duplex cover has protruding ribs as part of the paper

path. To avoid injury, use caution when accessing this area for clearing a paper jam.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug

the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before proceeding.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product

or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning

storm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Safety information

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About your printer

Thank you for choosing this printer!

We've worked hard to make sure it will meet your needs.

To start using your new printer right away, use the setup materials that came with the printer, and then skim the

User’s Guide to learn how to perform basic tasks. To get the most out of your printer, read the User’s Guide carefully,

and make sure you check the latest updates on our Web site.

We're committed to delivering performance and value with our printers, and we want to make sure you're satisfied.

If you do encounter any problems along the way, one of our knowledgeable support representatives will be delighted

to help you get back on track fast. And if you find something we could do better, please let us know. After all, you

are the reason we do what we do, and your suggestions help us do it better.

Minimizing your printer's environmental impact

We are committed to protecting the environment and are continually improving our printers to reduce their

environmental impact. By selecting certain printer settings or tasks, you may be able to reduce your printer's

environmental impact even further.

Conserving energy

• Activate Eco-Mode. This feature sets the screen brightness to low and sets the printer to change to Power Saver

mode after the printer is left idle for 10 minutes.

• Select the lowest Power Saver timeout. The Power Saver feature puts the printer in a minimum-power standby

mode after the printer has been idle for a set amount of time (the Power Saver timeout).

• Share your printer. Wireless/network printers allow you to share a single printer among multiple computers,

thus conserving energy and other resources.

Conserving paper

• Activate Eco-Mode. On select printer models, this feature sets the printer to automatically print on both sides

of the paper (duplex) for copy and fax jobs, and for printing in Windows and Mac OS X version 10.6 or later.

• Print more than one page image on one side of the paper. The Pages per Sheet feature allows you to print

multiple pages on one sheet. You can print up to 4 page images on one side of a sheet of paper.

• Print on both sides of the paper. Duplexing lets you print on both sides of the paper manually or automatically

(depending on your printer model).

• Preview print jobs before printing. Use the preview features found in Toolbars, the Print or Print Preview dialog,

or the printer display (depending on your printer model).

• Scan and save. To avoid printing multiple copies, you can scan documents or photographs and save them to a

computer program, application, or flash drive for presentation.

• Use recycled paper.

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Conserving ink

• Use Quick Print or Draft Mode. These modes can be used to print documents using less ink than normal and

are recommended for printing documents that are mostly text.

• Use High Yield cartridges. Inks in High Yield cartridges allow you to print more pages with fewer cartridges.

• Clean the printhead. Before replacing and recycling your ink cartridges, try using the “Clean Printhead” and

“Deep Clean Printhead” features. These features clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints.

Recycling

• Return ink cartridges for reuse or recycling through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. To return

an ink cartridge, go to www.lexmark.com/recycle. Follow the instructions to request a postage-paid bag.

• Recycle the product packaging.

• Recycle your old printer instead of throwing it away.

• Recycle paper from discarded print jobs.

• Use recycled paper.

To read the Lexmark Environmental Sustainability Report, see www.lexmark.com/environment.

Finding information about the printer

Publications

What are you looking for? Find it here

Initial setup instructions:

• Connecting the printer

• Installing the printer software

Setup documentation

The setup documentation came with the printer and is

also available on the Lexmark Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

Additional setup and instructions for using the printer:

• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media

• Loading paper

• Performing printing, copying, scanning, and faxing tasks,

depending on your printer model

• Configuring printer settings

• Viewing and printing documents and photos

• Setting up and using printer software

• Setting up and configuring the printer on a network,

depending on your printer model

• Caring for and maintaining the printer

• Troubleshooting and solving problems

User's Guide

The User's Guide is available on the installation software

CD.

For updates, check our Web site at

http://support.lexmark.com.

About your printer

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What are you looking for? Find it here

Creating and customizing printer solutions, depending on your

printer model

SmartSolutions User's Guide and Help

Go to http://smartsolutions.lexmark.com. Click the

User's Guide link to view basic SmartSolutions

information, or click ? to view context-sensitive

information.

Help using the printer software Windows or Mac Help

Open a printer software program or application, and

then click Help.

Click

to view context-sensitive information.

Notes:

• The Help installs automatically with the printer

software.

• The printer software is located in the printer

Program folder or on the desktop, depending on

your operating system.

The latest supplemental information, updates, and online

technical support:

• Troubleshooting hints and tips

• Frequently asked questions

• Documentation

• Driver downloads

• Live chat support

• E-mail support

Lexmark Support Web site—

http://support.lexmark.com

Note: Select your country or region, and then select

your product to view the appropriate support site.

Record the following information (located on the store

receipt and inside the front door of the printer), and

have it ready when you contact support so that they

may serve you faster:

• Machine Type number

• Serial number

• Date purchased

• Store where purchased

Telephone support In the US, call us at:

1-800-332-4120

Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET), Saturday

and Sunday (11:00 AM–8:00 PM ET)

Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for

your country or region can be found on the Support

Web site (http://support.lexmark.com) or on the

printed warranty that came with your printer.

Warranty information

• In the US—See the Statement of Limited Warranty

included with this printer, or at

http://support.lexmark.com.

• In other countries or regions—See the printed

warranty that came with your printer.

About your printer

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Understanding the parts of the printer

Use the To

1 Scanner lid Access the scanner glass.

2

Scanner glass Scan, copy, or fax photos and documents.

3

Scanner clip Hold photos, cards, or other small media in place.

4 Placement corner Correctly place photos and documents on the scanner glass.

5

Printer control panel with touch screen Operate the printer.

6 Paper support

• Load paper.

• Access paper jams.

7

Paper guide adjustment lever Adjust the paper guides.

8

PictBridge and USB port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera or a flash drive to the

printer.

9

Memory card slot Insert a memory card.

10 Front door Access the ink cartridges.

11

Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits.

About your printer

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Use the To

1

Customer support label Identify the model number of the printer, the customer

support hot line, the ink tank information, and the MAC

address.

2

Front door Access the ink cartridges.

3 Printhead access door

• Access the printhead.

• Access paper jams.

4

Cloth storage pocket Store the touch-screen cloth.

5

Ink cartridge access Install, replace, or remove ink cartridges.

6 Paper support

• Load paper.

• Access paper jams.

7

LINE Port Connect the printer to an active telephone line through

a standard wall jack (RJ-11), DSL filter, VoIP adapter, or

any other adapter that allows you to access the phone

line to send and receive faxes.

8

EXT Port Connect additional devices (telephone or answering

machine) to the printer and the telephone line. Use this

port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the

printer, and if this connection method is supported in

your country or region.

9

Power supply with port Connect the printer to or disconnect the printer from a

power source.

10

Fax cover Protect the fax area.

11

Duplex unit

• Print on both sides of a sheet of paper.

• Access paper jams.

12 Duplex button Release the duplex unit.

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Use the To

13

USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB

port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable

or installation cable.

Use the To

1

Power supply with port Connect the printer to or disconnect the printer from a power source.

Note: The power supply input is 100-240 V AC at 0.7 A (50/60 Hz). The power supply

output is 30 V DC at 1.07 A.

2 Power supply cover Protect the power supply.

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Ordering and replacing supplies

Ordering ink cartridges

Lexmark S800 Series models

Item

Return Program Cartridge

1

Regular cartridge

2

Black cartridge 100 100A

High yield black cartridge 100XL 100XLA

Yellow color cartridge 100 100A

High yield yellow color cartridge 100XL 100XLA

Cyan color cartridge 100 100A

High yield cyan color cartridge 100XL 100XLA

Magenta color cartridge 100 100A

High yield magenta color cartridge 100XL 100XLA

1

Licensed for a single use only. After use, return this cartridge to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling, or recycling.

2

Available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

Notes:

• To get more ink, order high yield ink cartridges.

• Depending on your country or region, you may get the ink cartridges individually or in packs.

• You can order a mix of standard ink cartridges and high yield ink cartridges, depending on your needs.

• Check the yield rate on the ink cartridge box, or visit www.lexmark.com/pageyields.

• For best results, use only Lexmark ink cartridges.

Using genuine Lexmark ink cartridges

Lexmark printers, ink cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality, and

our inks are formulated to work with your printer and help extend the life of your product. We recommend that you

use only genuine Lexmark ink cartridges.

Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or ink cartridges.

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Replacing ink cartridges

Make sure you have a new ink cartridge or cartridges before you begin. You must install new cartridges immediately

after removing the old ones, or the ink remaining in the printhead nozzles may dry out.

1 Turn on your printer.

2 Open the printer.

Note: The printhead moves to the cartridge installation position.

3 Press the release tab, and then remove the used ink cartridge or cartridges.

4 Remove the ink cartridge from the pack, and then remove the protective cap from the ink cartridge.

If your ink cartridge comes with a muzzle cap, then remove the cap.

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If your ink cartridge comes with a twist cap, then twist and remove the cap.

5 Install each ink cartridge. Use two hands to install the black cartridge.

Note: Install the new ink cartridges immediately after removing the protective cap to avoid exposing the ink to

air.

6 Close the printer.

Ordering paper and other supplies

To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.

Item Part Number

USB cable 1021294

For more information, go to www.lexmark.com.

Paper Paper size

Lexmark photo paper

• Letter

• A4

• 4 x 6 in.

• L

Notes:

• Availability may vary by country or region.

• For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo paper.

• For more information, go to www.lexmark.com

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Recycling Lexmark products

To return Lexmark products for recycling:

1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle.

2 Find the product type you want to recycle, and then select your country or region from the list.

3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Note: Printer supplies and hardware not listed in a Lexmark collection program may be recycled through your local

recycling center. Contact your local recycling center to determine the items they accept.

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Using the printer control panel buttons

and menus

Using the printer control panel

Note: The icons appear when they are selectable on the current screen. If an icon does not appear, then the function

is not available.

Use To

1

Back

• Return to the previous screen.

• Exit from one menu level to a higher one.

2

Touch-screen display

Note: The display is turned off in Power Saver mode.

• Navigate the printer menus.

• Change settings.

• View printer messages and animation.

3

Home Return to the home screen.

4

Help View Help text messages.

5

Cancel Cancel the current job or task.

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Use To

6

Start Start a job, depending on which mode is selected.

7 Power

• Turn the printer on and off.

• Switch to Power Saver mode.

Note: When the printer is on, press

to switch to

Power Saver mode. Press and hold

for three seconds

to turn off the printer.

Understanding the home screen

After the printer is turned on and a short warm-up period occurs, the display shows the home screen. Use the home

screen selections to initiate an action, such as copying or faxing, or to change printer settings.

Display item Description

1

Copy Access the copy menu and make copies.

2

Scan Access the scan menu and scan documents.

3

Fax Access the fax menu and send faxes.

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Display item Description

4

Memory Device View, select, print, or e-mail photos and documents.

Note: This icon appears only when you return to the home screen while a memory card or flash

drive is connected to the printer.

PictBridge View, select, or print photos.

Note: This icon appears only when you return to the home screen while a PictBridge-enabled

camera is connected to the printer.

5 SmartSolutions Open the SmartSolutions menu.

6 Ink levels icon

• View the current ink levels of the installed cartridges.

• Access cartridge maintenance and information functions.

7

Setup icon Access the setup menu and change printer settings.

8 2-Sided icon

1-Sided icon

Print on both sides or on one side of a sheet of paper.

Note: These icons appear interchangeably depending on which setting you selected.

9 Eco-Mode icon Activate Eco-Mode to select the following options:

• Print on both sides of the paper (duplex).

• Change to Power Saver mode after the printer is left idle for 10 minutes.

• Set screen brightness to low.

10

Wi-Fi indicator Check the wireless status and access the wireless network settings.

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Navigating menus using the touch screen

Use To

1

Left arrow Scroll left.

2

Right arrow Scroll right.

3 Accept

Save your setting.

4

Up arrow Scroll up.

5

Scroll bar Scroll up and down the menu list.

6

Down arrow Scroll down.

To navigate using the touch screen:

• Use your fingers to navigate the screen. The touch screen does not work if you use other tools or devices to

navigate.

• To confirm a setting or select a menu or item, touch it.

• Drag the scroll bar or touch the arrows until the menu or setting that you want appears on the display.

• Flick the screen by dragging your finger up or down the screen, and then lifting your finger off the screen. To

navigate to the next or previous screen, flick sideways. It will have the same effect as selecting the left or right

arrow.

• If necessary, touch OK or Accept after making a selection or changing a setting.

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